Stage Manager - Drawn to Life

***Le poste étant situé aux États-Unis, la description de poste est disponible uniquement en anglais.*** ***As this position in based in the United States, the job description is available in English only.*** Stage Manager Regular position   Cirque du Soleil is much more than just a show: it’s also you. At the center of Cirque's creative energy are talented people with a passion for challenging their own limits. Life at Cirque is about creating wonderment with colleagues of enlightening talent and to do so, at nothing less than the speed of light. Together, we work hard, juggle priorities, sometimes shift trajectories, always have loads of fun and, above all, dare to reinvent ourselves, to reach for and to meet new challenges.   In this pivotal role, the Stage Manager will: ·       Provide support to artists and artistic staff; ·       Act as liaison between artistic and technical staff; ·       Prepare show lineup and communicate changes to the appropriate technical departments and artists; ·       Call the show on regular rotation; ·       Manage rehearsals and training sessions; ·       Ensure all equipment is in place and in working order for rehearsals and training sessions; ·       Assist in the preparation of long and short term schedules; ·       Manage backstage areas during show; ·       Manage integration of new artists into production; ·       Enforce production rules, policies and procedures; apply discipline when requested; ·       Assist in the preparation and implementation of safety procedures; ·       Call technical cues for trainings; ·       Apply, facilitate and supervise emergency measures; ·       Maintain the show’s records and procedures; ·       Manage archival recordings; ·       Perform any other duties as assigned by the Artistic Director and General Stage Manager.   The ideal candidate will bring: ·       Must have a college diploma or equivalent in Stage Management or a related field; ·       Must have a minimum of 4 years relevant theatrical or circus stage management experience; ·       Fluency in English written and spoken; Knowledge of other languages is an asset; ·       Must have excellent communication and people skills, including cross-cultural awareness, team leadership, and working in a fast paced challenging environment; ·       Must have working knowledge of MS Office;  ·       Experience working on large-scale productions is a plus; ·       First Aide/CPR training an asset; ·       Understanding and ability to navigate network applications; ·       Ability to work in USA.   Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin or ancestry.